Cultural richness and diversity are the hallmarks of a great society. It is these qualities that are basic to our humanity. They are the foundation of our value systems and drive our quest for purpose and contentment.

Cultural richness embodies morality, spiritual well-being, the rule of law, reverence for life, human achievement, creativity and talent, options for choice, a sense of belonging, personal worth and an acceptance of responsibility for the future.

Biological richness and diversity are, in turn, important to cultural richness and communities of people. When a community ceases to value and protect its natural landscapes, it erodes the richness and wholeness of its cultural foundation.

In South Australia, we are privileged to have a network of parks, reserves and protected areas that continue to serve as benchmarks against which we can measure progress and change brought about by our society. They are storehouses of natures rich diversity, standing as precious biological and cultural treasures. It is important to realise that survival of species in island reserves surrounded by agriculture or urban areas is uncertain, and that habitat links between reserves are essential for their long-term value as storehouses.

As a result of more than a century of conserving nature and cultural items, we possess a legacy which is worth passing on to future generations.

There are twelve essentials for the protection of our park environments: Recognition that a primary purpose of our national parks system is to conserve the wide diversity of

South Australias native plants and animals and to improve their chances of survival through active wildlife management.

Recognition that all our parks also protect cultural legacy of relevance to both Indigenous and

Non-indigenous people, and that Indigenous people have had cultural association with this land

over many thousands of years.

Freedom to improve our legacy by making additions to the park system -- enhancing existing

protected areas and including landscapes and environments containing native plant and animal

communities not already protected.

Realisation that the continuance of our native species cannot be dependent upon island reserves alone but should be provided for in a regional landscape with linkages between natural areas to enhance the prospect of long-term survival.

Recognition that there is potential for new and useful substances or genetic material to be found in native plant and animals.

Recognition of economic and social benefits for local communities, which arise from the presence of national parks in their region and the consequent opportunities to offer service for visitors.

Development of close relationships with the community, so that there is an understanding of the role of parks in conserving native wildlife, cultural items and in providing recreational opportunities.

Promotion of community participation in making decisions on the management of parks, so that a sense of community ownership of the reserve system may be fostered, and so that parks and surrounding landscapes are managed in harmony.

Appreciation that those qualities presented to visitors for their use and enjoyment in parks, should

be the diversity of plants, animals and landscapes for which the parks were set aside.

Understanding that development in a park should proceed where it: contributes to the conservation of the environment; provides for better appreciation of the need to conserve the diversity of plants and animals; protects wildlife habitats and landscape (especially vulnerable and threatened species or

communities); and

is necessary for management of the park.

Reassurance, in support of our cultural character, that natural areas can survive even though those who care deeply for their survival may never visit them.

Provision of valued natural areas for people to be at one with nature and for personal and spiritual refreshment.

Department for Environment and Heritage

Management Plan

Angove Conservation Park

2005

This plan of management has been prepared and adopted in pursuance of section 38 of the National Parks and Wildlife Act 1972.

Government of South Australia

Published by the Department for Environment and Heritage, Adelaide, Australia

ISBN: 1 921018 26 7

Cover Photograph: Sheoak community within Angove Conservation Park

Department for Environment and Heritage, 2005

This document may be cited as Department for Environment and Heritage (2005) Angove Conservation Park Management Plan, Adelaide, South Australia

FOREWORD Angove Conservation Park conserves an important area of remnant Drooping Sheoak and Southern Cypress Pine open woodland, in the foothills between the Adelaide Plains and the Mount Lofty Ranges. Located in the City of Tea Tree Gully, the park is a remnant of much of the original vegetation of the Adelaide plain and Mount Lofty foothills region. The vegetation associations and landforms of the park provide habitat for native birds, reptile, amphibian and mammal species, whilst the parks location and character provide an important educational and recreational resource to residents of adjacent urban areas.

The principal aim of this management plan is to protect the indigenous, remnant vegetation of the park. Angove Conservation Park is a small piece of land and is therefore vulnerable to impacts associated with its location within a highly developed suburban area. This plan describes the attributes of the park, existing and potential management challenges, and presents a series of objectives and strategies for the future management and use of the park.

Many people have contributed to the development of this plan of management. Their interest and helpful suggestions are gratefully acknowledged.

I now formally adopt the plan of management for Angove Conservation Park under the provisions of section 38 of the National Parks and Wildlife Act 1972. I encourage you to read the plan and visit and enjoy this exceptional park.

JOHN HILL

MINISTER FOR ENVIRONMENT AND CONSERVATION

Angove Conservation Park Management Plan 2005 i

TABLE OF CONTENTS FOREWORD ................................................................................................................................................. i

1 PARK LOCATION AND FEATURES .....................................................................................................1

1.1 History of Reserve Management .............................................................................................2